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The Dallas Mavericks made a trade to acquire J.J. Redick and Nicolo Melli at the deadline. Sometimes the most influential moves are the ones that come with little fanfare. Every season, deals that are considered minor by the average fan turn out to be instrumental for the teams swinging them.
For example, Jae Crowder wound up on the Miami Heat as a result of his inclusion as salary filler in a deal for Andre Iguodala last season.